sf2fanatic
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Lakers will draft another PG next year and is better than Ball and will be going to the same school as did Ball.
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NBA 2017 Playoffs |OT| WE DID IT
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sf2fanatic
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How can you not take his range into account? Also you seem to be ignoring his transition play. He is a guy who can push the tempo and keep the defense on their toes with his range which should open up other players' games.
LyleLanley
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At the highest point Doncic got, he had the ball a good six inches below where it'd have to be to dunk it, and that was two feet away from the rim.
Iggy's MRI came back clean, but they might sit him for game 2 anyways.
Not to be cold, but I don't know how much they lose with Iggy out. Probably some defense, although against Kawhi and Lebron he would get knocked around anyway, some transition... except he can't finish. On offense he would have been ignored and/or used to stash whoever the other team decided needed rest. He probably can still contribute a lot on a given night, but who knows when that is.
If it were me, I would split Iggy's minutes between Javale, Livingston, and maybe Clark. I would certainly not have Zaza play all of 3rd quarter and leave David West out there any longer than is necessary, but what do I know? Plz come back Steve.
If it were me, I would split Iggy's minutes between Javale, Livingston, and maybe Clark. I would certainly not have Zaza play all of 3rd quarter and leave David West out there any longer than is necessary, but what do I know? Plz come back Steve.
True Savior
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celtics are about to win it all, aren't they?
LyleLanley
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There's no other possible outcome.
panthapanda
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Donald Sterling?
Rivers boldly spoke out against him the day after those tapes came out!
Anyway, 'ol Glenn has had 1 of the top 3 starting 5s for as long as he's been there and while the injuries haven't helped, he's also made a dumpster fire of all spots on the roster besides that core 4.
Celtics won that game yesterday in the late 3rd and early 4th with that 22-5 run. Really fueled by the bench.
Any time Bojan, Jennings, Smith, even Mahinmi were in the Celts were able to take advantage, Smith was -13 in 3 minutes. Bojan -19.
Also what happened to Oubre? The Battle of the Kellys could not have been decided any more definitively.
Any time Bojan, Jennings, Smith, even Mahinmi were in the Celts were able to take advantage, Smith was -13 in 3 minutes. Bojan -19.
Also what happened to Oubre? The Battle of the Kellys could not have been decided any more definitively.
MushroomSamba
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So, barring a miracle, what would have to happen for the Celtics to have a fighting chance in taking this series against the Cavs? I guess they have the coaching edge with Brad vs Lue/LeBron...at least it seems Horford is playing better than he was in those regular season matchups?
Horford, Bradley, and IT have to play the best basketball they've ever played.
Hey guys, how does buying NBA tickets work in regards to buying tickets for later games in the series? I could possibly go to Game 6 in Cleveland, but if there is no Game 6, do I get my money back?
EDIT: Ok after looking, it seems like that is the case, though it doesn't seem like NBATickets is actually selling anything yet for Game 6. I can get tickets on Stubhub, but I imagine thats season ticket holder seats already?
EDIT: Ok after looking, it seems like that is the case, though it doesn't seem like NBATickets is actually selling anything yet for Game 6. I can get tickets on Stubhub, but I imagine thats season ticket holder seats already?
Lionel Richie
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They need to defend much better than they probably can. I think the Celtics will give the Cavs defense some big trouble, they actually move the ball and don't do one on one all the time like Toronto and the Cavs rotations are shit. The problem is they can't slow down the Cavs at all. They have the coaching edge like by ridiculously much, Brad is the second best coach in the league and Lue is a puppet, but talent wins out in the NBA, so yeah, it would pretty much take a miracle.
Weirder shit have happened though. The Cavs are not unbeatable.
friskykillface
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Horford played like absolute garbage against the cavs in the regular season
If he can play like the past two series against lolove it'll be a huge improvement.
Cavs bench is pretty garbage, obviously if the entire team hits their 3's they will be gods.
Live by the JR die by the JR
Celtics got this 😎
If he can play like the past two series against lolove it'll be a huge improvement.
Cavs bench is pretty garbage, obviously if the entire team hits their 3's they will be gods.
Live by the JR die by the JR
Celtics got this 😎
Celtics win 1, maybe 2 games , Hayward comes in the offseason, LeBron gets shook.
Hyperactivity
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He was a twiner and would have been a terrible pick for anybody in the top 5, yes he was a top ten prospect but undersized PF almost never worth a top 10 pick.
when everbody thinks its a terrible pick, it usually is same with NFL
Joei
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In what world is the Cavs bench garbage?
I don't remember him being mocked into the top 5 anywhere. It was a terrible pick at the time.
https://twitter.com/celtics/status/864307257432866816/video/1
Seriously, what is with Wall's effort here, and Beal's to a lesser extent? There's 3 minutes left in game 7. This is horrible defense.
Also, laughing at Morris' pathetic attempt at a late trip of IT on this play.
I'm not gonna kill Wall because he had a ton on his plate this series and played pretty well, but this was not an isolated incident and he should be held accountable.
Seriously, what is with Wall's effort here, and Beal's to a lesser extent? There's 3 minutes left in game 7. This is horrible defense.
Also, laughing at Morris' pathetic attempt at a late trip of IT on this play.
I'm not gonna kill Wall because he had a ton on his plate this series and played pretty well, but this was not an isolated incident and he should be held accountable.
They were done, dude. Completely exhausted. It happened every game this series too, I'd love to see a comparison of Wall in the 1st half vs the 2nd. If they don't get a backup PG that can get him off the floor for 10-12 minutes a game in the playoffs they are never going to be contenders.
I didn't realize he missed his last 11 shots. They wore him down again.
He wore himself down. Him and Westbrook have the same problem, they go all out in the first half and then by the time there's 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter their legs are shot and they have to settle for long 2s and contested 3s. If Wall hadn't hit that game winner he would be getting a lot of shit for his 4th quarter performances.
At the bar. Let's play some KENO!
Lionel Richie
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John Wall is a bad defender. Like really bad. He's not Kyrie Irving out there, but it's almost egregious how many times he fucks up his assignment or loses his guy or just close out poorly.
I'll never understand that because he has the tools to be probably the best defender in his position. Beal at least gives a fuck out there.
'Smart Does What Smart Does'
It'll be remembered for Kelly O, but this is a fantastic breakdown of all the huge plays Marcus Smart made down the stretch of this game. The game turned when he came in with 6 minutes or so left in the third quarter.
I'm also really impressed with Jaylen. For a rookie getting inconsistent minutes to be able to come in and contribute in huge playoff games, that's really something. He still makes mistakes, but you can see him being in the right position and making the right play more and more. And it's incredible that I actually have some confidence in him taking corner 3s.
Yeah, you're probably right. They definitely wore Wall down in this series. Look at the Wizards bench plus/minus in this game. Bojan -19, Smith -13 in 3 minutes, which is actually pretty amazing.
It'll be remembered for Kelly O, but this is a fantastic breakdown of all the huge plays Marcus Smart made down the stretch of this game. The game turned when he came in with 6 minutes or so left in the third quarter.
I'm also really impressed with Jaylen. For a rookie getting inconsistent minutes to be able to come in and contribute in huge playoff games, that's really something. He still makes mistakes, but you can see him being in the right position and making the right play more and more. And it's incredible that I actually have some confidence in him taking corner 3s.
Yeah, you're probably right. They definitely wore Wall down in this series. Look at the Wizards bench plus/minus in this game. Bojan -19, Smith -13 in 3 minutes, which is actually pretty amazing.
https://youtu.be/wDVT_koK26o
Damn. Sorry Indy, but PG is gone. Don't be dumb Magic, wait for FA next year.
Damn. Sorry Indy, but PG is gone. Don't be dumb Magic, wait for FA next year.
ESPN, broadcast starts at 8:30 EST
TheSadRanger
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Incoming Heat #1 pick.
sf2fanatic
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L.A overcoming the odds to get the #1 pick
That's okay, having a team to root for is overrated. From now on I am a nomad. Go Curry. Go Westbrook. Go Leonard.
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Go Dion
Lionel Richie
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Go Amir.
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